# Charlemagne and Carloman I - Kings of the Franks

URL: https://history-france.com/rulers/charlemagne-and-carloman-i
Reign: 768–771
Dynasty: Carolingians
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Charlemagne+and+Carloman+I&go=Go

Pepin’s sons initially divided the Frankish kingdom before Carloman’s death left Charlemagne as sole ruler.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Pepin the Short](https://history-france.com/rulers/pepin-the-short)
- Succeeded by: [Charlemagne](https://history-france.com/rulers/charlemagne)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 768 - [Death of Pepin and division between sons](https://history-france.com/timeline/768-death-of-pepin-and-division-between-sons)
- 771 - [Charlemagne becomes sole king](https://history-france.com/timeline/771-charlemagne-becomes-sole-king)